Through the use of fiber optic networks, interactive television, and computer technology, California State University , Long Beach (CSULB), in collaboration with California State University , Channel Islands, and Sonoma State University , is currently offering a Distance Education Master of Social Work (MSW) program on the Channel Islands and Sonoma State campuses.
The three-year program provides a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families. All courses meet on Saturday with the exception of the field placement (internship), which requires 16 hours per week during the second and third years of the program. Thirteen of the courses originate from the Long Beach campus through the use of interactive technology and are broadcast live with two-way audio and video to students at their host campus. Through this teaching modality, the professors and the students interact with one another as they participate in these courses. Seven courses, including field seminars, will be taught by local faculty at their home site. Field placements will be arranged locally. The program also provides CALSWEC Title IV-E funding for eligible county employees to pay degree-related expenses.
Planned curriculum for 2007-2010.*
Semester |
Course |
Class Day & Time |
Fall 2007 Term 1 |
SW 505: Oppressed Groups SW 503A: Behavior & Environment |
Saturday 9:30 – 12:15 pm Saturday 1:30 – 4:15 pm |
Spring 2008 Term 2 |
SW 503B: Behavior & Environment SW 592: Community Projects I |
Saturday 9:30 – 12:15 pm Saturday 1:30 – 4:15 pm |
Summer 2008 Term 3 |
SW 594A: Research Methods I SW 693: Community Projects II |
Saturday 9:30 – 12:45 pm Saturday 1:30 – 5:15 pm |
Fall 2008 Term 4 |
600-Level Elective #1 SW 500: Foundations of Generic SW Practice SW 596A: Field Instruction I** |
Saturday 9:30 – 12:15 pm Saturday 1:30 – 3:45 pm Saturday 4:00 – 5:45 pm |
Spring 2009 Term 5 |
SW 594B: Research Methods II SW 560: Direct Intervention: Focus on CYF SW 596B:Field Instruction II** |
Saturday 9:30 – 12:15 pm Saturday 1:30 – 3:45 pm Saturday 4:00 – 5:45 pm |
Summer 2009 Term 6 |
600-Level Elective #2 and/or 600-Level Elective #3 SW 698B: MSW Thesis or Project I |
Saturday 9:30 – 12:45 pm Saturday 1:30 – 5:15 pm To be arranged |
Fall 2009 Term 7 |
SW 660: Direct Intervention: Families/Groups SW 680A: Field Instruction III** SW 699A: MSW Thesis or Project II |
Saturday 9:30 – 12:15 pm Saturday 1:30 – 2:45 pm To be arranged |
Spring 2010 Term 8 |
SW 681: Advanced Policy & Programming SW 670: SW Administration: Focus on CYF SW 680B: Field Instruction IV** |
Saturday 9:30 – 12:15 pm Saturday 1:30 – 3:45 pm Saturday 4:00 – 5:45 pm |
*This is an example of the three-year program. The proposed program may be subject to change at the discretion of CSULB.
**Field Instruction will also include a field placement, which requires the student to intern 16 hours per week at an agency approved by the CSULB Department of Social Work. Field Practicum assignments are made by the CSULB Field Education Faculty.
